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Business for Sale Overview:

Established since 1993, this enthusiastic business retails an extensive collection of the highest quality ski clothing, equipment and footwear. Based in a prime location the store has established itself as a leading provider of ski clothing, ski equipment, hire and workshop servicing, boasting some of the most competitive prices for today’s top brand equipment, footwear and clothing. The company retails a variety of brands to suit most budgets, and has gained an excellent reputation, and has plenty of return custom from loyal customers. The comprehensive selection of products on offer by this well loved shop represents excellent value for money in relative terms maintaining higher added value margins for its owner. Today the business has an impressive and growing database of regular customers and a reputation for retailing the most wanted, up to date products.

Property Features and Assets:

The business operates from leasehold premises with the current lease due to expire in December 2015. There is a break clause in the lease in 2010. Annual rent is charged at £18,250 with rates charged additionally at £6,900 per annum. The shop is double fronted in a prime high street location of approximately 1,000 square feet plus basement storerooms and offices of a further 1,000 square feet circa.

Market Competition and Expansion:

Most business is generated from customer referrals and word of mouth recommendations, bearing strong testimony to the business’s excellent reputation. The business currently advertises through the Yellow Pages and Yell.com. In addition, the company has a successful on-line e-commerce site providing a comprehensive database detailing all merchandise.